Coronavirus in Hawai‘i: 29 New Cases, More Federal Dollars Coming to the Islands and a New Travel Order
Your daily update of everything you need to know surrounding COVID-19 on March 30.
City & State
What You Need to Know About the Coronavirus in Hawai‘i Today: March 27, 2020
Two more free testing sites will open this weekend, the YMCA offers childcare to essential workers and the bus changes its weekday schedule.
Actor Daniel Dae Kim Shares His Story of Testing Positive for COVID-19 in Honolulu
He urges people to take the disease seriously, praises medical staff and workers, cautions against prejudice. And he describes his recovery.
How Are Hawai‘i Universities and Students Coping with COVID-19?
Most classes going online and the University of Hawai‘i canceled commencement ceremonies, but not all private campuses have closed.
Tracking Coronavirus in Hawai‘i—March 18, 2020
Honolulu orders bars, restaurants and nightclubs to stop indoor service Friday night. Kaua‘i says no to visitors and yes to nightly curfew.
Popular Honolulu Festival Canceled Due to Coronavirus Concerns
Travel precautions in Japan are keeping some key festival workers out of Hawai‘i.
What Should You Have in Your Coronavirus Emergency Kit?
Don’t panic, just be prepared. We look at what we really need in our emergency kit to prep for a coronavirus outbreak.
Where Were O‘ahu’s Hottest Spots on the Hottest Day in 2019?
A new interactive map shows you which neighborhoods really felt the heat.
Eyewitness Account of Deadly Chaos That Left Two Officers Dead in a Diamond Head Neighborhood
Senior editor Don Wallace’s first-person account about the morning on Hibiscus Drive when police officers were shot and fire spread from house to house.
Thermal Stress, Skeeters and Salmonella: Hawai’i‘s 2020 Health Forecast
Health Department director Bruce Anderson on what climate change could have in store for us.
Pali Highway to Open 24/7 Beginning December 21
Most of the post-landslide emergency work is completed.
Hawai‘i Rep. Ed Case Wants Your Opinion on President Trump’s Impeachment Inquiry
Tell him what you think about the Trump impeachment inquiry in a quick anonymous survey.
We Tried It: How to Renew Your Driver License in 13 Minutes or Less
One of our HONOLULU staffers got in and out in 13 minutes. Here is how she did it.
Afterthoughts: Minority Report
When talking about Hawai‘i, it’s crucial for locals to drive the conversation.
You Can Ice Skate at the Hawai‘i Convention Center This Winter
Winter Wishes—A Holiday Festival will include a big ice rink, Christmas tree decorating, Olympic gold medal winner Kristi Yamaguchi and an opportunity to help local kids enjoy reading.
Clear the Smoke: How to Protect Your Children from Vaping in Hawai‘i
Vaping is an epidemic in Hawai‘i. As local experts address the problem, here’s how you can protect your children.
Back-to-School Safety on the Streets of O‘ahu
Take the pedestrian pledge, download coloring books for kids and talk with your family about traffic safety.
The Sacred History of Maunakea
As protests against the Thirty Meter Telescope on the Big Island stretch into a fourth week, we look at the history of the summit.
Afterthoughts: Gold Standard
The streets of Honolulu are paved with gold (flowers).
Post-Landslide Pali Highway Driving Will Get a Little Easier in August 2019
If you need to go to O‘ahu’s Windward Side, save this commute schedule.
Outdoor Concert News: The Waikīkī Shell Amphitheater is Under Renovation
Don’t count on seeing summer concerts at the Waikīkī Shell. The 63-year-old amphitheater is upping its game.
Exploring Honolulu on Google Street View is Like Traveling Back in Time
Google Maps hasn’t updated its Honolulu images since 2011. Do you remember what these neighborhoods used to look like?
Ask An Expert: How Does Our City Prepare For Hurricane Season?
The director of the city’s Department of Emergency Management oversees recovery and planning efforts to make O‘ahu a more resilient, safer place to live.
